Affordable and reliable electricity is important for both families and businesses. Households need electricity for lighting, cooking, studying, communication, and many everyday activities. Businesses need it to produce goods, provide services, and create jobs.

But having electricity is not enough. People must also be able to afford it, and the supply must be reliable. When electricity is expensive, families struggle to pay their bills, while businesses face higher production costs that can lead to higher prices for consumers.

Although more Filipinos now have access to electricity, many still struggle with high power bills. The Philippines continues to have some of the highest electricity prices in Southeast Asia, making electricity a heavy burden for many households and businesses.